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FILE - Harjinder Singh is escorted to an airplane by Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and law enforcement, Aug. 21, 2025, in Stockton, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File)

Truck driver in fatal Florida crash repeatedly failed driving tests, official says. What to know

October 24, 2025

A commercial truck driver who is charged with killing three people in a deadly crash in Florida in August had failed a commercial driver’s license repeatedly. That’s according to a senior official in the Florida Attorney General’s Office. Harjinder Singh failed a CDL test 10 times in the span of two months in Washington state in 2023, before Washington ultimately issued him a license, the official said. Singh is also accused of being in the country illegally. Florida is using his case of Harjinder Singh to urge the Supreme Court to permanently bar some states from giving CDLs to people who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

FILE - Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

7 charged in 2024 Pennsylvania voter registration fraud that prosecutors say was motivated by money

October 24, 2025

A yearlong investigation into suspected fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania has led to criminal charges against six street canvassers and their leader. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said Friday the fraud was motivated by financial gain, not an attempt to influence election results. The man who led the drives in Pennsylvania is Guillermo Sainz. He is charged with illegally offering money to meet quotas. The six canvassers are charged with forgery and tampering with records. The investigation began in late October 2024 when election workers in one county flagged about 2,500 forms for potential fraud. The forms included all party affiliations.

FILE - President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

US starts investigating China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to Asia

October 24, 2025

U.S. officials have launched an investigation into whether China fulfilled its commitments under a 2020 trade pact. The announcement came Friday as President Donald Trump prepared for a trip to Asia, where he may meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trade tensions have risen, with both countries imposing more restrictions in recent weeks. Trump has threatened a new 100% tariff on China. The investigation may aim to find new leverage against Beijing and pressure it to buy more U.S. goods. An analysis shows Beijing purchased only 58% of the U.S. exports it committed to in the 2020 trade deal. This year, China has stopped buying American soybeans in a new trade war with the U.S.

U.S. military senior leadership listen as President Donald Trump speaks at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown

October 24, 2025

The Pentagon has confirmed it’s accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown. The announcement Friday raises ethical questions after President Donald Trump had said a friend offered the gift to defray any shortfalls. While large and unusual, the gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks. The Trump administration told Congress last week that it used $6.5 billion to make payroll. The next payday is coming within the week, and it’s unclear if the administration will again move money around to ensure the military does not go without compensation.

Miguel poses for a portrait in New York on Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

October 24, 2025

R&B superstar Miguel is back with his latest album, “CAOS,” out now after a nearly decadelong hiatus, calling it his most “angry” project to date. It’s his first studio album since 2017’s “War & Leisure.” The Grammy winner says global events like the coronavirus pandemic and international wars, along with personal conflicts like his divorce and industry comparisons contributed to his break. The “Adorn” and “Sure Thing” artist writes on all 12 songs on the “CAOS” project, with the album’s lone feature awarded to the legendary George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic. The album also features original Spanish-language songs from the artist whose mother is Black and father is Mexican, embracing his mixed heritage and culture more directly.

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx mosque in New York on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

In emotional speech, Zohran Mamdani defends Muslim identity against ‘racist and baseless’ attacks

October 24, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is pledging to embrace his Muslim identity amid growing attacks in the final days of the campaign. In an emotional address outside a Bronx mosque Friday, Mamdani said recent comments by Cuomo and his supporters had crossed a line into “racist and baseless” fear-mongering. He said he would embrace his faith in response in the hopes of sending a message to fellow Muslims living in fear. Despite skepticism from some Democrats, Mamdani earned the endorsement of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday.

FILE - David Herrera Urias, attorney for plaintiffs, questions a witness during a trial Aug. 26, 2004, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File)

Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdown

October 24, 2025

A judge in New Mexico halted legal proceedings in a federal death penalty case because the U.S. government shutdown is impeding the defendant’s right to legal representation. The recent order temporarily stays the prosecution of 52-year-old Labar Tsethlikai in a string of kidnappings involving sexual abuse and at least two deaths. The case is a centerpiece of efforts to bring justice in cases of missing and murdered individuals in Native American communities. Death penalty cases including Tsethlikai’s are especially costly to defend and provide an early warning about escalating impacts of the government shutdown on the judiciary.

FILE - Kilmar Abrego Garcia joins supporters in a protest rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Baltimore, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

US says it now plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia as soon as Oct. 31

October 24, 2025

The U.S. government now plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia. A statement from his immigration attorneys on Friday that calls the plan “punitive, cruel, and unconstitutional.” The Salvadoran national’s case has become a magnet for opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies since he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Since his return to the U.S. in June, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been seeking to deport him to a series of African countries. The latest filing says he could be deported as early as Oct. 31. A federal lawsuit claims the administration is illegally using deportation to punish him for the embarrassment of its earlier mistake.

Trump’s trade war with Canada: a timeline of how we got here

October 24, 2025

President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs has quickly strained the United States’ longstanding relationship with Canada over the last year. Since taking office in January, Trump has threatened Canada’s economy and sovereignty with steep import taxes on its goods. That’s outraged Canadians, created uncertainty for businesses and consumers across both countries and led to Canada’s own retaliatory measures. And just this week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined plans to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade. Meanwhile, Trump now says he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada, over a TV ad opposing his new levies.

FILE - The Social Security Administration's main campus is seen in Woodlawn, Md., Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month

October 24, 2025

Some seniors say the Social Security Administration’s cost-of-living adjustment won’t help much in their ability to pay for their daily expenses. The agency announced Friday the annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month. Eighty-year-old Florence, South Carolina, resident Linda Deas says it does not match the current “affordability crisis.” The benefits increase will go into effect for Social Security recipients beginning in January. Friday’s announcement was meant to be made last week but was delayed because of the federal government shutdown. Recipients got a 2.5% COLA boost in 2025 and a 3.2% increase in 2024.

A woman looks at shoes at a Sam's Club, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Bentonville, Ark. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

October 24, 2025

The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices. In past shutdowns the consumer price index — the government’s principal inflation measure — was compiled based on partial data. But it may be too late to gather even that level of information, the Labor Department said.

Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan’s views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context

October 24, 2025

President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night, furious over what he called a “fake’’ television ad from Ontario’s provincial government that quoted former U.S. President Ronald Reagan from 38 years ago criticizing tariffs — Trump’s favorite economic tool. The ad features audio excerpts from an April 25, 1987 radio address in which Reagan said: “Over the long run such trade barriers hurt every American worker and consumer.’’ But Ontario’s ad is missing important context: Reagan made the address a week after he himself had imposed tariffs on Japanese semiconductors; he was attempting to explain the decision, which seemed at odds with his reputation as a free trader.

FILE - Republican gubernatorial challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey participates in a debate, on Oct. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

October 24, 2025

Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois have died in a helicopter crash in Montana. Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren were killed on Wednesday. Bailey is a former state lawmaker who lost the 2022 gubernatorial election but is seeking his party’s nomination again. His son, Zachary, was piloting the helicopter during a business trip to expand the family’s farm operations. The cause of the crash is unknown. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi expressed condolences, asking for thoughts and prayers for the Bailey family.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a roundtable on criminal cartels with President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Another US strike in Caribbean targets alleged drug-running boat, killing 6, Hegseth says

October 24, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says another U.S. strike in the Caribbean targeted an alleged drug-running boat operated by the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, killing six people. It’s the 10th strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs. The death toll of the Trump administration’s campaign against drug cartels is up to at least 46 people. Hegseth warns the drug smugglers the U.S. will hunt them down and kill them. The pace of the strikes has quickened in recent days from one every few weeks in September when they began to three this week. Two of the strikes this week were carried out in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Rapid City Central’s Karl the Cobbler Advances to Final Four in National Mascot Tournament

October 24, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Oct. 21, 2025) — Rapid City Central High School’s beloved mascot, Karl the Cobbler, has hammered his

Samara Joy poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Samara Joy reflects on her Grammy wins and the creative journey behind ‘Portrait’

October 24, 2025

Samara Joy’s voice transports listeners to the early jazz clubs, evoking legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. At 25, she’s a five-time Grammy winner, with her album “Linger Awhile” earning her best new artist and best jazz vocal album in 2023. Praised by artists like Chaka Khan and Quincy Jones, Joy has gained a large following on TikTok, introducing jazz to a new generation. Her latest album, “Portrait,” is her most personal, capturing the tension between excitement and overwhelm. Joy says it marks a turning point in trusting her instincts and creative vision.

Police officers examine a U-Haul truck involved in a shooting at the entrance to Coast Guard Base Alameda, according to an officer at the scene, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Shots fired at vehicle after it backs into US Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay Area

October 24, 2025

Law enforcement officers have fired shots at a vehicle that backed into a U.S. Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay Area that had been the site of protests against federal immigration agents. The shooting happened Thursday night at the base in Alameda, hours after President Donald Trump called off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco to quell crime. The Coast Guard posted on X that the vehicle drove away and no personnel were hurt. Video showed a U-Haul truck trying to back into the base. The Coast Guard says the FBI is investigating.

From a Closet in South Dakota to Washington, D.C. – The Flag That Found Its Way Home

October 24, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — What began as a simple estate cleanout in Rapid City has unfolded into a story of

FILE - An Alaska Airlines aircraft sits in the airline's hangar at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Jan. 10, 2024, in SeaTac, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hours

October 24, 2025

Alaska Airlines says its operations have resumed after it had to ground its planes for hours because of an information technology outage. The airline says in a statement Friday that 229 flights were canceled because of the outage and that more flight disruptions were expected as it works to “reposition aircraft and crews.” It also adds it is working on getting travelers affected by the disruption to their destinations and recommends that passengers check their flight status before heading to the airport. The grounding Thursday affected Alaska Air and Horizon Air flights.

FILE - Rosa Parks speaks at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 15, 1969. (AP Photo/Joe Holloway, Jr., File)

Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues will be unveiled at the Alabama Capitol

October 23, 2025

Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller will be unveiled Friday on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol. The monuments honoring the two famed native Alabamians will be the first statues of women placed on the state capitol grounds. Known as the mother of the modern civil rights movement, Parks helped ignite the Montgomery Bus Boycott for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white passenger. Keller was left blind and deaf after an early childhood illness. She learned to communicate through sign language and Braille and became a famous author, lecturer and activist. Alabama lawmakers in 2019 approved legislation to place the monuments to Parks and Keller on the grounds of the state Capitol.

Doris Brown, Hub home captain, poses for a portrait under her solar panels on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Antranik Tavitian)

Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered ‘hub homes’

October 23, 2025

Doris Brown’s home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system. Her house is part of a pilot program creating resilience “hub homes” as emergency safe havens. This grassroots initiative started after Winter Storm Uri in 2021, aiming to boost community resilience. The program was set to expand with EPA funding, but the Solar for All program was canceled, halting growth. Despite the setback, organizers plan to continue through community fundraising. They emphasize the importance of local connections and resilience in the face of increasing extreme weather events.

Flanked by city leaders, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie discusses President Donald Trump's comments that he has called off a surge of federal law enforcement in San Francisco on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Trump says tech leaders and mayor changed his mind about using federal force in San Francisco

October 23, 2025

President Donald Trump says he agreed to halt a planned show of federal force in San Francisco after appeals from tech executives and the mayor. Trump had been threatening to send the National Guard into San Francisco to quell crime. San Francisco officials said such force wasn’t needed because crime is on the decline. Trump says the billionaire CEOs of Nvidia and Salesforce urged him to let San Francisco continue its own efforts to reduce crime. Trump also credited a conversation with Democratic Mayor Daniel Lurie. The first-term mayor has tried to avoid confrontation with Trump.

Flowers and flags rest at the entrance to Accurate Energetic Systems after an explosion on Friday, killed 16 people in McEwen, Tenn. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

What to know about the blast at a Tennessee explosives plant that killed 16 people

October 23, 2025

Authorities plan to give an update on the massive blast in Tennessee that killed 16 people earlier this month at an explosives plant. The discussion Friday will delve into the painstaking investigation of the Oct. 10 explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems. Authorities say the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined. The company’s complex straddles the Hickman and Humphreys county line in unincorporated Bucksnort, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville. Last week, a lawsuit was filed in state court on behalf of the 9-year-old daughter of Jeremy Moore, who was killed in the explosion. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has positively identified 14 of the 16 victims using “rapid DNA” technology.

Homeland Security Investigations New York Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel speaks at a news conference announcing numerous arrests in illegal sports betting and poker game schemes at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI’s NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight

October 23, 2025

The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people — including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures — has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of sports betting in the U.S. The multibillion-dollar industry has made it easy for sports fans — and even some players — to wager on everything from the outcome of games to that of a single play with just a few taps of a cellphone. But regulating the rapidly-growing industry has proven to be a challenge. Professional sports leagues’ own role in promoting gambling has also raised eyebrows.

A worker stocks a display of clothing at a Sam's Club, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Bentonville, Ark. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Delayed inflation report expected to show US prices ticked up last month

October 23, 2025

Friday’s inflation report is likely to show that consumer prices worsened in September for the second straight month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have lifted the cost of some groceries and other goods. The report on the consumer price index is being issued more than a week late because of the government shutdown, now in its fourth week. The ongoing government shutdown means that this report is the first comprehensive economic data to be released in more than three weeks, and it will attract intense interest from Wall Street and officials at the Federal Reserve.

FILE - The Richwood Correctional Center, now an ICE detention facility, is seen in this aerial photo in Monroe, La., on April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Louisiana jury awards more than $40 million to family of man who died in privately-run jail

October 23, 2025

A federal jury found a private corrections company running a Louisiana jail liable for the 2015 death of a man who died of head injuries he sustained while in custody and awarded the family more than $40 million in damages. The lawsuit verdict reached this week in the Western District of Louisiana is likely the largest ever against a private correctional company and among the highest payouts for an in-custody death in the U.S., attorneys representing Erie Moore, Sr.’s family say. Moore died from head injuries sustained while detained at Richwood Correctional Center, run by LaSalle Management Company, court records show. The jury found three guards liable for negligence, battery and excessive force against Moore and that the negligence of at least one guard caused his death.

FILE - In this photo released by the U.S. Air Force, a Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to fly a mission with two Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) F-15s, Sept. 9, 2017. (Senior Airman Jacob Skovo/U.S. Air Force via AP)

US military flew supersonic B-1 bombers up to the coast of Venezuela

October 23, 2025

The U.S. military has flown a pair of supersonic, heavy bombers up to the coast of Venezuela. Thursday’s flights come a little over a week after another group of American bombers made a similar journey as part of a training exercise to simulate an attack. The U.S. military has built up an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea, raising speculation that President Donald Trump could try to topple Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. According to flight tracking data, a pair of B-1 Lancer bombers took off from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas on Thursday and flew up to the coast of Venezuela. A U.S. official confirmed that a training flight of B-1s took place in the Caribbean.

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter approaches Naushon Island, Mass. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, where a couple and their adult son were rescued two days after their boat caught fire and they swam to shore. (U.S. Coast Guard via AP)

Coast Guard audio captures stranded family’s mayday call. ‘Our ship burned while we were sleeping’

October 23, 2025

Audio recordings released by the Coast Guard capture the distress of a family who was rescued two days after their boat caught fire and sank, forcing them to swim to a private island. Tyler Sullivan made a mayday call Wednesday morning after his family’s marine radio washed ashore, telling the dispatcher, “Our ship burned while we were sleeping, and we barely escaped.” He and his parents had spent the weekend anchored off Naushon Island between southeastern Massachusetts and Martha’s Vineyard. They spent two nights in an empty farmhouse before being rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment for their burns.

FILE - South Korean protesters march during a rally against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs policy on South Korea, in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 18, 2025. The signs read "No Trump." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

In Japan and South Korea, Trump will promote big investments. But the details are still not clear

October 23, 2025

President Donald Trump will be in Japan and South Korea next week and he’s expected to promote an epic windfall in investments for U.S. factories and projects. The two countries made combined pledges of about $900 billion to try to reduce tariff levels Trump had threatened to apply to their exports. But the investments have a lot of loose ends. Japan wants its $550 billion to benefit its own companies. And South Korea has some conditions on financing its $350 billion promise — conditions aimed at reducing the hit to its economy. The details of the investments are still to be determined.

FILE - National Guard troops congregate at the entrance to Union Station in Washington, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, FIle)

DC police detained man for protesting National Guard patrol with Darth Vader song, lawsuit says

October 23, 2025

A man suing the District of Columbia claims police officers violated his free speech rights when they detained him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone. American Civil Liberties Union attorneys filed Sam O’Hara’s federal lawsuit Thursday. The lawsuit says “The Imperial March” is the soundtrack of O’Hara’s peaceful protests against President Donald Trump’s deployment of Guard members in Washington, D.C. O’Hara says he didn’t interfere with the Ohio troops during their Sept. 11 encounter. One of the troops summoned officers, who kept O’Hara handcuffed for several minutes before releasing him without charges.

Intel posts profit even as it struggles to regain market share

October 23, 2025

Intel posted profits in the latest quarter as the one-time America technology icon struggles to regain market share. The chipmaker reported net income of $4.1 billion, or 90 cents per share, in the three months through September, up from a loss of $17 billion, or $3.88 cents per share, a year earlier. Recently installed CEO Lip-Bu Tan has been cutting thousand of positions and mothballing projects to cut costs.

President Donald Trump listens as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Some furloughed workers will return to manage health insurance open enrollment as shutdown drags on

October 23, 2025

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will temporarily bring all its furloughed employees back to work starting Monday to manage health insurance open enrollment. A spokesperson said Thursday the recall to duty amid the government shutdown was needed to “best serve the American people.” The employees’ return will be paid for by user fees gathered from sharing data with researchers. The decision shows how significantly shutting down the government and losing staffing has impacted federal government operations during a crucial season for health insurance. Millions of Americans are selecting their plans for next year during this fall’s open enrollment. CMS provides health coverage to more than 160 million people, according to its website.

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the National Day Reception at the Great Hall of the People on the eve of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

How Trump and Xi are doing a delicate, sometimes pointed dance in bilateral trade talks

October 23, 2025

Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. In response to recent U.S. restrictions, China plans to expand permitting requirements on rare earth products. Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on Chinese goods. Experts say both countries are learning to weaponize their interdependence, as they seek an upper hand in trade negotiations.

FILE - A man uses a cell phone in New Orleans on Aug. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Watch those texts! Smartphones emerging as a new way for public figures to get into hot water

October 23, 2025

Some public figures carry threats to their livelihood in the palms of their hands. In recent weeks, the Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general, a group of aspiring Republican leaders and one of President Donald Trump’s nominees for an important job have all been knocked down by stories that showed them making crude and offensive comments in chat groups or text chains. Whether it’s sloppiness or arrogance, poor choice in texting is leading politicians to put their careers at risk. For journalists, it’s fertile territory to catch leaders revealing a private side to themselves, and a challenge to make sure they get their stories right.

FILE - A person pays for fuel at a Shell gas station, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes

October 23, 2025

Oil prices spiked Thursday after the U.S. announced massive new sanctions on Russia’s oil industry in an attempt to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine. U.S. benchmark crude jumped 5.6% to $61.79 per barrel and analysts say if the situation remains static, consumers will soon be paying more at the pump. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, said while it was difficult to predict with certainty because of the number of moving parts, consumers will likely see a bump in prices as early as next week, if not sooner.

FILE - Elon Musk attends the finals for the NCAA wrestling championship, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, file)

Musk’s rollercoaster year: From boycotts and plunging earnings to a potential trillion-dollar payday

October 23, 2025

Elon Musk literally left a government job with a black eye, has seen profits at his car company sink and must worry about federal regulators disrupting his plans to unleash a fleet of driverless taxis on America’s roads in the next few years. And he’s still paying the bill for his messy of takeover of Twitter three years ago. Still one could argue he’s doing alright. Tesla’s rising stock price has added to his wealth and he’s weeks away from shareholders signing off on a pay package that could reward him with up to a trillion dollars.

FILE Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., arrives in the Old Senate Chamber for a mock swearing-in ceremony, at the Capitol, in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Debt problems that dogged Sen. Jim Justice as West Virginia’s governor continue to nip at his heels

October 23, 2025

A trail of debts that persisted during Jim Justice’s time as West Virginia’s governor has followed him to the U.S. Senate. The Republican was elected last November to the seat vacated by Joe Manchin. This month the IRS filed liens totaling more than $8 million against Justice and his wife on unpaid personal taxes. Last month state tax officials filed liens against the Justice family’s historic hotel and a residential community at The Greenbrier resort over unpaid sales taxes. Recently a foreclosure auction on lots owned by the Justice family at another resort community were put on pause. Justice continues to insist that the collection efforts are politically motivated.

FILE - A sign regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is posted on the window of a corner store on the day of President Trump's Inauguration, Jan. 20, 2025, in the predominantly Latino Little Village neighborhood Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

As federal agents ramp up Chicago immigration crackdown, more elected officials caught in crosshairs

October 23, 2025

As federal agents ramp up an immigration crackdown in the Chicago area, an increasing number of elected officials in the Democratic stronghold are getting caught in the crosshairs. Members of Chicago’s City Council and their staff members, state legislators and congressional candidates have been threatened, handcuffed and detained in recent days. The Trump administration has said anyone who interferes or threatens federal officers will face consequences. But the elected leaders in Illinois say it is an alarming escalation of tactics in U.S. cities that’s meant to spark fear and intimidation.

Satellite images show before and after of demolition of White House East Wing

October 23, 2025

New satellite images taken Thursday show the scale of the demolition of the White House East Wing as President Donald Trump moves forward with the construction of a new ballroom at the White House. See the change in images from Oct. 23 and Sept. 26, 2025 in images from Planet Labs PBC.

Construction workers atop the U.S. Treasury, bottom right, watch as work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

What lawmakers are saying about Trump’s demolition of the East Wing

October 23, 2025

Members of Congress are divided largely along party lines on the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make room for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that President Donald Trump wants to build. The stunning images of the teardown this week have left Democratic lawmakers incensed. Republicans, meanwhile, are likening it to a long line of White House renovations over the years. House Speaker Mike Johnson says “the ballroom is going to be glorious.” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is calling it a vanity project. Trump says the White House needs a large entertaining space and the construction will be paid for with donations.

Rare dinosaur mummies help scientists recreate their prehistoric lives

October 23, 2025

Researchers have unearthed a spooky pair of dinosaur mummies that seem to have been preserved in an unexpected way. Mummified dinosaurs are so old that their skin and soft tissues fossilize. Scientists found new remains at a Wyoming site, including a rare young duck-billed dinosaur mummy that was only several years old. The dinosaur mummies left impressions of their skin and scales on a thin layer of clay that formed with help from microbes. This style of mummification has preserved other organisms before, but scientists didn’t think it could happen on land. The study was published Thursday in the journal Science.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., holds a news conference on day 23 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown

October 23, 2025

The Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, with both Republicans and Democrats deflecting blame as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week. Republicans objected as Democrats proposed a voice vote on their legislation to pay all federal workers and prevent President Donald Trump’s administration from mass firings. Democrats then voted down a Republican bill to pay employees who are working and not furloughed. The back and forth on day 23 of the government shutdown comes as the two parties are at a protracted impasse.

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult pushes back after her musical is canceled by Indiana high school

October 23, 2025

Jodi Picoult faces bans on both her books and a musical based on her novel “Between the Lines.” The superintendent of Mississinewa High School in Indiana canceled the musical last week, citing concerns over “sexual innuendo” and alcohol references. Picoult, whose works often tackle difficult issues, says censorship is problematic when one parent decides what’s appropriate for others’ children. The same school has performed “Grease,” which contains similar themes. The musical, featuring a nonbinary character, had already been edited for conservative audiences. Picoult’s books have faced bans, with “Nineteen Minutes” banned 16 times this year.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, left, and Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, right, pose during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Eric Adams to endorse once bitter rival Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s mayoral race

October 23, 2025

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to endorse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the city’s mayoral race. A spokesperson for Adams on Thursday said the mayor will endorse Cuomo and intends to campaign alongside him. Adams also told reporters at an unrelated new conference that he “would be with Andrew later today,” Adams dropped his reelection bid last month amid crumbling support and growing calls to drop out from those who opposed the agenda of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee. It’s not immediately clear what impact the endorsement would have in the city’s November election.

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at a town hall in Ogunquit, Maine, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)

What to know about the tumultuous Maine Senate primary

October 23, 2025

Maine Democrat Graham Platner remains committed to his U.S. Senate campaign despite a growing list of controversies. Platner, an oyster farmer and first-time candidate, aims to unseat Republican Susan Collins. He must first win a competitive primary against Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. Platner has faced backlash over old Reddit posts and a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol. He has since apologized and covered the tattoo. Supporters like Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna stand by him. Maine’s primary election is in June 2026.

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

October 23, 2025

President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who created the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Zhao served prison time after failing to stop criminals from using the platform to move money connected to child sex abuse, drug trafficking and terrorism. Zhao had asked Trump for a pardon previously. Zhao has deep ties to World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture that the Republican president and his sons Eric and Donald Jr. launched in September.

Two women walk through a gate from Harvard Yard at Harvard University, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds

October 23, 2025

An Associated Press analysis finds that the number of Black students enrolling at many elite colleges has dropped in the two years since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in admissions. New enrollment figures from 20 selective colleges provide mounting evidence of a backslide in Black enrollment. Many campuses have also seen decreases in Hispanic enrollment, though they have been more scattered and less pronounced. At Princeton and some others, the number of new Black students has fallen by nearly half. Some colleges attribute it to natural fluctuations. Some students say the changes are too big to ignore.

FILE - Marwan Barghouti, center, raises his handcuffed hands in the air on the opening day of his trial in Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug. 14, 2002. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza’s post-Hamas rule

October 23, 2025

President Donald Trump is suggesting he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader. Trump’s comment in a Time magazine interview comes as the United States aims to fill a leadership vacuum in postwar Gaza. The president’s acknowledgment of internal discussions on the issue underscores the difficult task ahead of finding credible political figures to oversee governance in Gaza. The U.S. and Israel say they’re committed to preventing Hamas from continuing to rule the territory. Barghouti was convicted in 2004 in connection with attacks in Israel that killed five people.

FILE - A person arrives for a U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board public meeting, April 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Trump allies, undeterred by setbacks in courts and Congress, push anew for citizenship proof to vote

October 23, 2025

President Donald Trump’s attempts to impose a proof-of-citizenship requirement to vote in the U.S. have stalled in Congress and been blocked by the courts. Now Trump’s allies are trying through a little-known independent federal commission that’s typically worked with states to set election and voting machine standards. The independent Washington-based U.S. Election Assistance Commission received 380,000 public comments reacting to a petition to add the requirement to the federal voter registration form. The proof-of-citizenship effort is being pushed by America First Legal, a conservative group co-founded by the Republican president’s deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller. Voting rights groups say it’s unnecessary and a potential tool for voter disenfranchisement.

FILE - A Broadway street sign appears in Times Square, in New York on Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)

Broadway musicians reach labor deal, averting a strike

October 23, 2025

The union representing Broadway’s musicians reached a tentative labor agreement with commercial producers, averting a potentially crippling strike that would have silenced nearly two dozen musicals. The American Federation of Musicians Local 802 had threatened to strike if they didn’t have a new contract by Thursday morning, after going into mediation Wednesday. The union represents 1,200 musicians. The 23 shows that could have gone silent ranged from megahits like “Hamilton” and “The Lion King” to newcomers like “Queen of Versailles” and “Chess.” It was the second Broadway labor deal in less than a week, after producers reached a deal with the 51,000-member Actors’ Equity Association.

National Guard soldiers patrol on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Some DC residents, wary of Trump’s motives, uneasily back parts of the National Guard deployment

October 23, 2025

The hundreds of National Guard troops still deployed to Washington, D.C., have unnerved some residents. But aspects of the Washington deployment have elicited a measure of approval among some in the city. The District of Columbia National Guard has been involved in community beautification projects since August, part of a federal law enforcement intervention initiated by President Donald Trump. The deployment has sparked mixed feelings, with some viewing it as presidential overreach. Local officials are trying to balance opposing the deployment with acknowledging the benefits of the Guard’s community work. The deployment continues to be a contentious issue, with a lawsuit challenging it set to be heard on Friday.

FILE - A motorist drives past the CHS oil refinery Sept. 28, 2024, in McPherson, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll

October 23, 2025

A new poll finds that as the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence, many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact. The AP-NORC/EPIC poll finds that worries about how AI will affect the environment surpass concerns about other industries that worsen climate change. The results suggest that as AI reshapes work, communication and culture, it’s also sparking anxieties about how the growing energy demands could further harm the environment. In many places, the electricity for data centers will come from burning fossil fuels, especially natural gas, which warms the planet.

House Democrats prepare to speak on the steps of the Capitol to insist that Republicans include an extension of expiring health care benefits as part of a government funding compromise, in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

October 23, 2025

The government shutdown has reopened debate on the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Tax credits for people who get health insurance through the law expire at the end of the year. Democrats say they won’t vote to reopen the government until Republicans negotiate an extension of the subsidies. Republicans say they won’t negotiate that issue until the government reopens. As lawmakers debate, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds about 6 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about their health costs going up in the next year.

Halloween decorations are on display at a Sam's Club, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Bentonville, Ark. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

One Tech Tip: Keeping up with your Halloween trick-or-treaters with these tricks

October 22, 2025

For little ghosts, witches, KPop Demon Hunters and superheroes, Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year. But it’s also one of the busiest for parents as they try to keep track of their trick-or-treaters, give out candy and watch over their homes. Fortunately, there are some tech tracking apps that can help families stay safe this Halloween, and have a little more fun too.

A person paints a portrait of a demonstrator dressed in an inflatable costume outside a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

How inflatable costumes ballooned at anti-Trump rallies due to a Portland protester’s frog outfit

October 22, 2025

A growing number of people protesting against President Donald Trump’s administration are wearing inflatable costumes at rallies. It stems from a video taken earlier this month at a protest outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon. The video shows a federal officer unloading chemical spray directly into the air vent of an inflatable frog costume. It has inspired protesters in other U.S. cities to wear inflatable costumes at demonstrations, including the massive “No Kings” marches across the country last weekend. ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment about protesters wearing inflatable costumes.

Alabama to execute man for 1993 murder in state’s latest nitrogen gas execution

October 22, 2025

Alabama is preparing to execute a man by nitrogen gas for the 1993 murder of a man who was set on fire over a drug debt. Anthony Boyd is scheduled to be executed Thursday evening at William C. Holman Correctional Facility. A jury convicted Boyd of capital murder for his role in killing Gregory Huguley in Talladega County. A witness, testifying as part of a plea deal, told jurors that Boyd taped Huguley’s feet together before another man doused him in gasoline and set him on fire. Boyd has maintained he is innocent.

The Great Seal of the State of Wyoming, where a homemade bomb was left on Tuesday that caused the Wyoming Capitol to be evacuated, is seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyo. (AP Photo/Mead Gruver)

Wyoming Capitol bomb investigators focus on men seen in security video

October 22, 2025

Investigators in Wyoming are trying to identify two men they believe left a homemade bomb in front of the state Capitol. The device was brought inside by a passerby Tuesday morning and caused the building’s evacuation for the rest of the day while police searched the premises. Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation Commander Ryan Cox says agents are looking closely at video security footage showing two men. Cox describes the device as “deconstructed live firework munition with a fuse” that would have had to be lit to explode. The device was taken away and rendered safe. The Capitol reopened with no visible security presence Wednesday.

FILE - Actor Alec Baldwin attends his trial on involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the Western movie "Rust," July 12, 2024, at Santa Fe County District Court in Santa Fe, N.M. (Ramsay de Give/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Malicious prosecution lawsuit by Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting moves to federal court

October 22, 2025

A lawsuit by actor Alec Baldwin alleging malicious prosecution in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie has been reinstated and moved to federal court. Wednesday’s change of venue raises the stakes in Baldwin’s conflict with prosecutors. Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer for “Rust,” was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on a movie set outside Santa Fe in October 2021 when the revolver went off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. A charge of involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin was dismissed at trial in 2024 on allegations authorities withheld evidence from the defense.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with reporters at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic

October 22, 2025

The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $38 trillion during the federal shutdown, marking a record high. This rapid debt accumulation is the fastest outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the debt having reached $37 trillion in August. The Treasury Department’s latest report, issued Wednesday, highlights these figures. Experts warn that rising debt can lead to higher inflation, eroding purchasing power and increasing borrowing costs.

First lady Melania Trump turns from the podium after speaking in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Author Michael Wolff sues Melania Trump, saying she threatened $1B suit over Epstein-related claims

October 22, 2025

Author Michael Wolff claims in a lawsuit that First Lady Melania Trump threatened to sue him for over $1 billion in damages if he didn’t retract Jeffrey Epstein-related statements he recently made about her. Wolff sought unspecified damages in the lawsuit filed Tuesday in state Supreme Court in Manhattan. Wolff wrote that her threats were part of a campaign with her husband, President Donald Trump, to create a climate of fear in America to discourage people from speaking out. Wolff’s dozen books include four bestsellers he wrote about Donald Trump. A spokesperson for Melania Trump said she is proud to stand up to those spreading malicious and defamatory falsehoods.

Work begins on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump’s ballroom

October 22, 2025

The White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing to build the ballroom President Donald Trump wants added to the building. Demolition started Monday. Dramatic photos showed construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows and other building parts in tatters on the ground. Some reporters watched from a nearby park. The Republican president has said he’s adding a 90,000-square-foot ballroom because the East Room, the largest room in the White House with an approximately 200-person capacity, is too small. Trump said last week that the ballroom will fit 999 people.

FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Fight over new US House districts in California could turn on advertising edge in closing days

October 22, 2025

Less than two weeks from Election Day, a potentially decisive edge in California’s fight over new U.S. House districts has emerged: advertising. Industry data show ad spending — the main pipeline to voters in the vast state — dropping off dramatically by Republicans and other critics of so-called Proposition 50. That’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to erase as many as five Republican House seats to counter President Donald Trump’s moves in Texas to gain five Republican districts before the 2026 elections. Data from tracking firm AdImpact show Democrats and other supporters have nearly $9 million in ad buys booked, while opponents have virtually no time reserved.

FILE - Tesla vehicles line a parking area at the company's Fremont, Calif., factory on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

Profits at Musk’s car company plunged again last quarter even as it sold more vehicles

October 22, 2025

Tesla, the car company run by Elon Musk, reported Wednesday that it sold more vehicles in the past three months after boycotts hit hard earlier this year, but profits still fell sharply. Third-quarter earnings at Tesla fell to $1.4 billion, or 39 cents a share, from $2.2 billion, or 62 cents a share. That was the third quarter in a row that profit dropped. Excluding charges, per share profit of 50 cents came in below analysts’ estimate. Revenue rose to $28.1 billion in the June through September period, beating Wall Street’s forecast. Tesla shares fell 1% in after-hours trading

President Donald Trump speaks as FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche listen during an event in the Oval Office at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Trump says he’s owed a ‘lot of money’ over federal probes. Here’s how the government could pay him

October 22, 2025

President Donald Trump has suggested he’s entitled to compensation from the federal government over investigations he faced that he claims were politically motivated. Now, the Justice Department that Trump has exerted control over could approve a hefty payout in taxpayer dollars. The Republican president’s comments in the Oval Office on Tuesday have put a spotlight on a law through which people can seek damages if they believe they were wronged by the federal government. But the potential that the president might take taxpayer money from the same government he leads has raised numerous ethical questions, especially since Trump has made cutting federal spending a top administration priority.

People perform during the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin)

North Korea has stolen billions in cryptocurrency and tech firm salaries, report says

October 22, 2025

North Korean hackers have stolen billions of dollars by breaking into cryptocurrency exchanges and by creating fake identities to get remote jobs for foreign tech firms, a new report finds. The investigation comes from a monitoring group set up by the U.S. and 10 other nations to watch North Korea for any violations of U.N. sanctions on its nuclear program. In a report published Wednesday the group found that North Korea is also using cryptocurrencies to launder money and pay for military purchases to avoid international scrutiny. The monitoring group was set up last year after Russia vetoed continued monitoring by the U.N. Security Council.

FILE - Former New York state trooper Thomas Mascia leaves Nassau County court in Mineola, N.Y., on May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Philip Marcelo, File)

Former NY state trooper sentenced to 6 months in jail for faking his own shooting

October 22, 2025

A former New York state trooper who shot himself then falsely claimed he was wounded by an unknown gunman on a Long Island highway last year has been sentenced to six months in jail. Thomas Mascia was also given five years of probation and ordered to undergo mental health treatment and pay $289,511 in restitution during his court appearance Wednesday. Mascia claimed he was shot in the leg on Oct. 30, 2024, by a driver while parked on the shoulder of the Southern State Parkway. Instead, prosecutors say, Mascia staged the scene of the alleged shooting and called for backup. Mascia’s lawyer said his client is “mortified” by his actions.

FILE - Meta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox speaks at LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference, in Menlo Park, Calif., April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Meta cutting 600 AI jobs even as it continues to hire more for its superintelligence lab

October 22, 2025

Meta Platforms is cutting roughly 600 artificial intelligence jobs even as it continues to hire more workers for its superintelligence lab, the company confirmed on Wednesday. Axios first reported the cuts, which will affect Meta’s Fundamental AI Research, or FAIR unit, as well as product-related AI and AI infrastructure units. Its newer TBD Lab unit won’t be affected. Citing a memo sent to workers by chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, Axios said the company is encouraging employees affected to apply for other jobs at Meta, with most expected to find other roles.

Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery

October 22, 2025

Bon Jovi is hitting the road in 2026. The band announced a seven-night summer tour on Wednesday. The “Forever Tour” kicks off with four nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden before the band heads to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London. It will be the band’s first run of shows in four years. It’s the first tour since frontman Jon Bon Jovi underwent major vocal cord surgery. Bon Jovi’s last concert was April 30, 2022, in Nashville. That was detailed in the 2024 Hulu documentary, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.” An artist presale for the tour begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. Eastern. General sales launch Oct. 31, also at 10 a.m. Eastern.

FILE - A New York Giants helmet is shown on the field before an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Giants in Denver on Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

NFL owners approve sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family

October 22, 2025

NFL owners have approved the sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family. Commissioner Roger Goodell and the Giants announced the sale on Wednesday. The Koch family acquired what the team called a minority, non-controlling interest. The Mara and Tisch families remain the controlling owners, with no change in leadership. Julia Koch, widow of David Koch, has a net worth of $81.2 billion. Last year, her family bought 15% of BSE Global. Owners also approved minority stake sales in the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers.

FILE - President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meet at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump is expected to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, AP sources say

October 22, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing for a visit to the United States by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month. That’s according to several people familiar with the planning who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the trip before it has been announced. U.S. officials familiar with the plans for the trip say work is underway to prepare a package of agreements Trump and the crown prince could sign or witness during the visit. Two people familiar with the planning say the trip is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 17-19 but that the timing could change.

Federal agents conduct an immigration sweep on Canal Street in Chinatown as protestors gather, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz)

Feds say 14 arrested during chaotic immigration sweep that sparked protests on NYC’s Canal Street

October 22, 2025

Federal authorities say an immigration enforcement operation that sparked spontaneous protests on Manhattan’s Canal Street led to the arrests of 14 people, including several demonstrators accused of obstructing federal agents. Droves of angry New Yorkers surrounded a group of federal agents Thursday afternoon after they began questioning and detaining street vendors on the busy commercial strip, known for its sidewalk bazaars and shops selling knock-off designer goods. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson says the operation was focused on the sale of counterfeit goods. She said that of the nine immigrants who were detained, five had previous arrests for crimes related to counterfeiting.

Man taken into custody after driving his car into security gate outside White House, authorities say

October 22, 2025

Authorities say a man has been taken into custody after driving his car into a security barrier outside the White House. The U. S. Secret Service said the man crashed into the security gate at a White House entrance at 10:37 p.m. on Tuesday. The agency says the man was immediately arrested by officers from the Secret Service’s uniformed division. Secret Service officials said in a statement that investigators searched the car and deemed it to be safe. The man was taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation. He faces charges of unlawful entry and destruction of government property.

FILE - Gold bars are stacked in a vault at the United States Mint on July 22, 2014, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

Gold prices have tumbled from recent records. What’s behind the losses?

October 22, 2025

Less than a day after gold soared to another record high, prices for the precious metal plunged — marking the biggest sell-off in years. Gold futures in New York closed at a record $4,374 per troy ounce on Monday, before falling more than $250 (or 5.74%) Tuesday. That’s the largest, single-day percentage drop seen since September 2011, according to data in FactSet. And despite some brief rebounds, losses continued to pile up Wednesday. Prices are still up more than 50% since the start of 2025. Gold sales often rise sharply amid wider economic uncertainty, as anxious investors seek a “safe haven” for their money.

People walk on the East Front at the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Democratic Sen. Merkley of Oregon stages marathon speech to protest Trump amid shutdown

October 22, 2025

Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon is staging a marathon speech to protest what he calls President Donald Trump’s “tightening authoritarian grip on the country” amid the government shutdown. Merkley started speaking at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday evening and was still speaking as of Wednesday morning, pausing only for occasional questions from other Democratic senators. The lengthy speech comes as Democrats have forced the government shutdown over their demands to extend government health care subsidies, and as Republicans have refused to negotiate over the expiring tax credits until Democrats vote to reopen the government.

FILE - A healthcare worker prepares a shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in La Paz, Bolivia, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita, File)

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

October 22, 2025

The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors. Research reported Wednesday in the journal Nature found that people with advanced lung or skin cancer lived longer if they received a Pfizer or Moderna shot within 100 days of starting a type of immunotherapy. The mRNA in these vaccines appears to enhance the immune system’s response. Now the research team is preparing a more rigorous study of the potential connection, to see if mRNA vaccines should be deliberately paired with cancer drugs called checkpoint inhibitors.

Maine Senate candidate Platner says he’ll remove tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol

October 22, 2025

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, says he’ll remove a tattoo of an image widely recognized as a Nazi symbol that he got on his chest nearly 20 years ago. He says he was unaware until recently that the image has been associated with Nazi police. Questions about the tattoo come after the recent discovery of Platner’s now-deleted online statements that included dismissing military sexual assaults, questioning Black patrons’ gratuity habits and criticizing police officers and rural Americans. The oyster farmer and first-time political candidate is mounting a progressive campaign against Republican Susan Collins, who’s held the Senate seat for 30 years.

FILE - The South Louisiana ICE Processing Center is seen in this aerial photo in Basile, La., Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Immigrant rights group calls for removing pregnant women from detention

October 22, 2025

The American Civil Liberties Union is alleging that pregnant detainees being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Louisiana and Georgia are being mistreated and receiving inadequate care. The organization sent a letter to ICE officials Wednesday demanding that such detainees be released and that the agency conduct a review to ensure they are abiding by federal regulations. The ACLU said it has met with more than a dozen women over the past five months, including those who were pregnant or recently experienced a miscarriage, while held at ICE facilities. The women say they were shackled, placed in solitary confinement for multiple days, and given insufficient food and water.

Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes

October 22, 2025

Misty Copeland is taking one last passionate spin on the ballet stage before saying goodbye. American Ballet Theatre will fete Copeland on Wednesday evening with a grand farewell gala, including speeches and performances. The 43-year-old ballerina was the first and only Black female principal dancer in the company’s 75-year history, and helped bring diverse audiences to the ABT stage. Copeland told The Associated Press in a June interview that she felt it was time to “move to a different stage” and work toward diversity in the dance world through her Misty Copeland Foundation and also her books for young readers.

Mother of baby abandoned at Penn Station subway stop charged with endangering child

October 22, 2025

New York City police say they’ve arrested the mother of a newborn girl who was abandoned at a busy midtown Manhattan subway station with her umbilical cord still attached. The 30-year-old Queens woman was taken into custody shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday and charged with abandoning and endangering a child. She was expected to appear in court later in the day. The baby was left Monday in a passageway at the 34th Street-Penn Station subway stop during the typically crowded morning rush hour. The subway stop is attached to the broader Penn Station complex — the country’s busiest rail hub.

Following meteoric success — and some criticism — ‘Nobody Wants This’ evolves in Season 2

October 22, 2025

Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” became a surprise hit last year, topping charts and drawing millions of viewers. The romantic comedy follows a rabbi and an agnostic podcast host navigating their relationship. Star and executive producer Kristen Bell says the show resonated with audiences. However, it faced criticism for antisemitic tropes. Rabbi Elan Babchuck initially criticized the portrayal of Judaism but later appreciated the representation. Creator Erin Foster thinks Season 2 will address these concerns by exploring more character depth. But she maintains those arcs were already planned, not a response to the criticism. The second season releases Thursday.

FILE - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent takes part in an early morning operation in Park Ridge, Ill., Sept. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

Immigration agents shot a suspect after he rammed their vehicle during a LA stop, DHS says

October 22, 2025

Federal officers shot a man in the elbow and a deputy U.S. Marshal was hit in the hand with a ricochet bullet during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles. The Department of Homeland Security says officers were attempting Tuesday to arrest a man from Mexico who entered the country illegally. A department spokesperson says the man rammed officers’ car with his vehicle and tried to escape after he was pulled over in a traffic stop. At least one ICE officer opened fire, hitting the man in the elbow. A law enforcement official was also struck in the hand with a ricochet bullet.

FILE - In this image taken from body camera video released by Illinois State Police on Monday, July 22, 2024, former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson, left, points his gun at Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help, before shooting and killing her inside her home in Springfield, Ill., July 6, 2024. (Illinois State Police via AP, file)

Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey

October 21, 2025

Opening statements in the trial of a former sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the shooting death of a Black woman, in her Springfield, Illinois, home are scheduled for Wednesday. Sean Grayson is charged with first-degree murder after responding to the 36-year-old Sonya Massey’s call about a suspected prowler early on July 6, 2024. After a confusing exchange between Grayson, who is white, and Massey over her removing a pan of hot water from her stove, Grayson shot her just below the eye. The trial was moved to Peoria because of publicity. Testimony likely will feature a competition of experts on police training and expected practices and justified use of force by police.

Florida sets execution date for man who raped and murdered his former manager at a convenience store

October 21, 2025

A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a Florida convenience store is scheduled to be put to death in November. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the death warrant Tuesday. DeSantis is setting a record pace for executions. Richard Barry Randolph is scheduled to die by lethal injection Nov. 20 at Florida State Prison. Randolph would be the 17th person set for execution in Florida in 2025. DeSantis has overseen more executions in a single year than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Randolph was convicted of murder, armed robbery, sexual battery and grand theft and sentenced to death in 1989.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, from left, and his wife Jennifer Rauchet walk during activities to mark the upcoming Marine Corps' 250th anniversary Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress

October 21, 2025

Leaders at the Pentagon have significantly altered how military officials will speak with Congress after a pair of new memos issued last week. In an Oct. 15 memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his deputy, Steve Feinberg, ordered Pentagon officials — including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — to obtain permission from the department’s main legislative affairs office before they have any communication with Capitol Hill. Previously, individual agencies and military branches within the Pentagon were able to manage their own communications with Congress. A second memo, issued Oct. 17, directed a “working group to further define the guidance on legislative engagements.”

An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ball

October 21, 2025

During an annual fall event where giant elephants smash massive pumpkins, a baby elephant was too small to crush the largest gourds, which weigh around 1,000 pounds. Baby elephants like Tula-Tu are a few hundred pounds lighter. Instead zookeepers gave her a small pumpkin which she dribbled like a soccer ball. The event, called the “Squishing of the Squash,” took place on October 16. It’s a tradition that started decades ago when a farmer donated a giant pumpkin. Asian elephants like Tula-Tu are considered highly endangered, but there have been successful conservation milestones in recent years.

New York police seek woman for questioning after baby is abandoned at Penn Station subway stop

October 21, 2025

New York City police released images of a woman wanted for questioning after an infant girl with her umbilical cord still attached was abandoned at a busy midtown Manhattan subway station. Authorities on Tuesday asked for the public’s help in identifying the woman, who is seen on a 2-second video clip carrying something that is bundled. The baby was found unattended and wrapped in a blanket at the 34th Street-Penn Station subway station in midtown Manhattan on Monday morning. She was taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition. Police are calling it a case of endangering the welfare of a child.

This image made from an Oct. 20, 2025, police body camera footage shows Billy Joe Cagle, of Cartersville, Ga., right, talks to police officers before he was arrested inside the domestic terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. (Atlanta Police Department via AP)

Federal prosecutors charge man accused of threatening to shoot up Atlanta airport

October 21, 2025

Federal prosecutors have charged a Georgia man arrested this week at Atlanta’s airport after his family told police he planned a shooting. Police said Billy Joe Cagle was detained on Monday with an assault rifle and ammunition in his truck at the international airport. Authorities said the man’s family had alerted police and he was detained after his arrival at the airport. Authorities said Cagle threatened violence during a FaceTime call. He faces charges of attempted violence at an international airport and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Police say Cagle was jailed and will be transferred to federal custody.

FILE - Paul Ingrassia arrives before Trump speaks during a summer soiree on the South Lawn of the White House, June 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency has withdrawn from consideration after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted. Paul Ingrassia, who was nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel, had been scheduled to have his confirmation hearing this week. On Monday, however, Politico reported on a text chat that showed him saying the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell.” Ingrassia also described himself in the chat as having “a Nazi streak” at times. After the texts came to light, several Republican senators said they would not support his nomination. They included some of the most stalwart Trump allies in the Senate.

Alabama inmate asks to meet with governor ahead of execution

October 21, 2025

An Alabama death row inmate set to be executed this week is asking the state’s governor to meet with him. Anthony Boyd is scheduled to be executed Thursday evening by nitrogen gas. A jury convicted Boyd of capital murder for the 1993 burning death of Gregory Huguley in Talladega County. Boyd has maintained he is innocent. He asked Gov. Kay Ivey to meet with him “before an innocent man is executed.”

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump says he’d have final say on money he seeks over past federal investigations into his conduct

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump says the federal government owes him “a lot of money” for prior Justice Department investigations into his actions and insists that any decision on a payout would “have to go across my desk.” Trump’s comments Tuesday to reporters at the White House came in response to questions about a New York Times story that said he had filed administrative claims seeking roughly $230 million in damages related to the FBI’s search of his Mar-a-Lago property for classified documents in 2022 and for a separate investigation into potential ties between Russia and his 2016 presidential campaign.

FILE - Jack Nicklaus waves before hitting the first tee for the honorary tee off before the first round of the Masters golf tournament, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus wins $50M verdict in defamation lawsuit against former business partners

October 21, 2025

Professional golf legend Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit filed in Florida against his former business partners. A six-person jury in Palm Beach County on Monday found that the Nicklaus Companies had damaged the 18-time major champion’s reputation and exposed him to ridicule, hatred, mistrust, distrust or contempt. An attorney for Nicklaus says the golfer has spent his life helping others and earning a reputation as not just a great athlete but a great human being and they were pleased with the jury’s decision. Defense attorneys say Nicklaus Companies executives never tried to defame Nicklaus and argue the case was basically a business dispute.

FILE - Gene Hackman accepts his Oscar for best actor at the 44th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, April 10, 1972. (AP Photo/File)

Auction house to sell Gene Hackman’s Golden Globes, watch and paintings he collected and created

October 21, 2025

An auction house plans to sell off a variety of actor Gene Hackman’s possessions. They include Golden Globe, a wristwatch and paintings he collected and created himself. Live and online auctions next month follow Hackman’s death in Santa Fe, New Mexico, this year at age 95. The two-time Oscar winner enjoyed painting and wrote novels in his later years. Auction items include a still life painting of a Japanese vase by Hackman and awards from roles in “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.” Hackman’s art collection highlights postwar and contemporary masters.

Democrat Jay Jones participates in the Virginia attorney general debate with Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP, Pool)

Maine Democrat Platner, on defense over tattoo, takes page from Trump playbook to keep up Senate bid

October 21, 2025

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has revealed in a podcast that he was tattooed years ago with an image widely recognized as Nazi symbol. He dismissed the connotation and chalked the choice up to a drunken Marine’s attempt at fearsomeness. Platner is the latest in a line of Democratic candidates who are shrugging off dark revelations about their past. They reflect a new era, typified by President Donald Trump, when what would have been campaign-ending discoveries just a decade ago are not sufficient to nudge candidates out. Platner was also asked recently about incautious online statements, following the revelation of Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones’ 2022 text messages suggesting a prominent Republican get “two bullets to the head.”

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., speaks as she is surrounded by supporters who have urged that House Speaker Mike Johnson swear her in, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lawsuit seeks to force swearing in of US Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona

October 21, 2025

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit that seeks to get Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the state’s newest member of Congress after House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to seat her for a month since winning the post. The Democratic attorney general filed the lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of Grijalva. It asks a judge to let other people who are authorized to administer the oath swear in Grijalva if Johnson has not done so. Grijalva won a Sept. 23 election to fill the post previously held by her father, Democrat Raúl Grijalva, who died in March. Johnson said Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in when the House returns to session.

Visitors walk on the boardwalk at Fisherman's Wharf on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Francisco leaders push back against Trump’s National Guard threat

October 21, 2025

President Trump keeps threatening to send National Guard troops to San Francisco, calling it crime-ridden and claiming residents want federal help. Local leaders disagree, noting crime is down. Mayor Daniel Lurie says the city is safe and doesn’t need troops. Trump cites crime as his reason, but San Francisco hasn’t seen the same federal immigration enforcement as other cities. Local officials and residents oppose the idea, fearing chaos and unrest. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration vows to fight in court any deployment. San Francisco continues to recover from the pandemic, showing signs of improvement.

The exterior of JPMorgan Chase's new headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in New York is shown on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Ken Sweet)

JPMorgan Chase unveils new 60-story headquarters, reshaping New York City’s skyline

October 21, 2025

JPMorgan Chase unveiled its new 60-story headquarters in New York City on Monday. The building replaces the Union Carbide Building at 270 Park Avenue. It’s one of the first major office towers constructed after the COVID-19 pandemic. The bank plans to house around 10,000 of its 24,000 New York-based employees there. The copper-toned steel tower features 2.5 million square feet of space and new artworks. The building’s construction was a major engineering feat due to its location above Metro North Railroad tracks. JPMorgan now plans to renovate its 383 Madison Avenue location.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks as President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump nominates new Army vice chief with current general just two years into the role

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve to serve as the Army’s second-highest-ranking officer, according to congressional records. Gen. James Mingus is currently vice chief of staff and has not publicly said he plans to step aside. He has been in the job for less than two years, and it’s typically a tenure that lasts at least three years. The move, which was posted in congressional records Monday, is the latest in a series of surprise and unexplained firings, reassignments and promotions that have been transforming the senior ranks of the military under Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. LaNeve is now Hegseth’s top military aide.

FILE - Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., demands the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside of Delaney Hall ICE detention facility, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, File)

Judge says DHS social media posts in Rep. McIver prosecution are ‘prejudicial’ and should be removed

October 21, 2025

A federal judge overseeing the Trump administration’s prosecution of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver on charges she assaulted and impeded immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center told the government to remove social media posts he called “prejudicial” to the congresswoman. U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper on Tuesday heard pretrial arguments in the case brought by Republican President Donald Trump’s Justice Department against the Democratic congresswoman representing Newark, the state’s biggest city. Semper didn’t issue a ruling from the bench but told the government’s attorneys nine social media posts should be removed.

Work continues on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

What to know about the $250 million ballroom Trump is adding to the White House

October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump is adding a $250 million ballroom to the east side of the White House. Construction started this week with crews tearing down the facade of the East Wing. Trump and White House officials had said nothing would be demolished during construction. The 90,000-square-foot ballroom will dwarf the main White House itself. Trump says it will accommodate 999 people, up from 650 guests. That’s almost five times the number that can fit into the East Room, the largest space in the mansion. Trump says the ballroom won’t cost taxpayers a dime. The White House hasn’t released information on who is donating money to help build it.

MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year

October 21, 2025

MusiCares will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year. MusiCares is an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance. Organizers said Tuesday that Carey was selected for providing support to many different underserved communities. Those efforts include providing relief for those impacted by Hurricane Katrina and the COVID-19 pandemic and founding Camp Mariah to support underserved youth and advance health, education and social welfare. Carey will be honored at the 35th annual Person of the Year benefit gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 30. That is two nights before the 2026 Grammy Awards.

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